Langtang Valley Trek

One of our team will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport for the transfer to your hotel. After time to settle you will be introduced to your tour guide for a tour briefing.The rest of the day is free to explore this bustling city.

A full day sightseeing around the Kathmandu Valley is planned touring its premium destinations that have managed to find a place in the UNESCO world’s heritage list. We begin with Swayambhunath climbing its stairs which are said to encompass the 13 paths to reach enlightenment. The Hindu heritage of Pashupatinath is next on our list resonating in the prayers of thousands who visit the temple each day. We head towards Kathmandu Durbar square to witness a historical journey encompassing generations of Nepalese Kings before ending our journey at Boudhanath well known for its sunset views.

We leave Kathmandu soon after breakfast in the morning for Syabrubesi, a village which is the starting point for treks into the Langtang region. Soon we have left the valley travelling on a winding road with frequent switchbacks. On a clear day there are outstanding views of Manaslu, Annapurna and Ganesh Himal. We stop at the small town of Trishuli for lunch before heading off uphill on a rough road towards the Langtang Valley passing through the district headquarters of Dunche .After the town of Dunche it is another hour downhill to Syabru Besi and your lodge for the night.

We head off after breakfast. today’s a lovely trek towards Lama Hotel.The trail crosses the Bhote Kosi (Tibet River’) which flows from nearby Tibet. We climb gradually through sub-tropical forests then through uninhabited oak and rhododendron forests. Look out for troops of langur monkeys in the trees.We cross back over the river for a rather stiff ascent to our overnight destination Lama Hotel. Our reward for the day is a comfortable bed in a cozy lodge in the small settlement.

The trail continues to climb through forest, with occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela (3,000 m. / 9,842 ft) the trail emerges from the forest where the valley opens up and we have our first clear view of the mountains on either side of the valley. There used to be a Tibetan resettlement project here, but now it is a Nepal Army post with no permanent inhabitants. The trail continues to climb gently as the valley continues to widen. We pass a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer. You will probably glimpse your first yak around here if you haven’t already.

The next part of the trail is a solemn reminder of the May 2015 earthquake which shook the country to its core. Where Langtang village once was a busy village with numerous lodges, there is now only a huge rock field. Many Nepalis and tourists lost their lives.Your journey here will help support the local economy and Langtangs survivors.

A new overnight stop has been established at Mundu, half an hour’s walk further on. The old houses here are a reminder of what all the villages once looked like in this valley. Most of the lodges and homes in this area are now built in a more modern style. Mundu is a peaceful village that offers a beautiful view of mountains.

After breakfast, we start our journey to Kyangjin Gompa, the principal monastery of the region. From Mundu the trail climbs gradually through yak pastures with the valley expanding all the time,the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines we finally reach the settlement at Kyangjin and up close to the base of the grand Himalayas. Here we can visit the small monastery, there is also a government-operated cheese factory, which is a good place to stock up for lunch and afternoon snacks. If you are feeling energetic, head up the Valley towards Langshisha Kharka to see more of the amazing views.

Today it is time to rest up and soak in the atmosphere and explore the area. We have options a walk up the valley moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri directly behind the village where we have a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks.

We begin our trek back after breakfast and retrace our steps to Lama Hotel. Most of the trekking today will be downhill as we pass through forests and beautiful Tamang villages. We follow the Langtang Khola to Mundu village and on to Ghora Tabela. The descent will obviously be faster than the ascent. After our lunch,we continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel.

We continue retracing our steps to Syabru Besi through the quiet forested hills. There is an alternative we can consider if we are up for it?. There is a spectacular route from Rimche via Sherpa Gaon to Syabru Besi; it takes much longer to reach the ultimate destination, but it’s a stunning detour.

After breakfast we take our jeep for the drive back to Kathmandu arriving in the afternoon the rest is free,maybe catching up on some last-minute souvenir shopping. We normally celebrate all of our treks by hosting a farewell dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today its time to move on we hope you have had a great time with us and we would like to meet again in the future. If you are flying today.we will drop you at the airport as per your flight schedule or assist you with any other move.